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Creative Action
9th July 2026 I remember first hearing the phrase 'creative problem solving' while completing a group project within university. This phase was used often when we were asked to self reflect on the skills we brought to the group to complete the task. The problem - The chaos of Adult services. Whether you are an individual who is 15 who has mental health difficulties or an individual who is 30 with mental health difficulties there is one common thread. You are exhausted. Howeve
Katie Barley
4 days ago1 min read


Finding the First Spark
Tuesday 23rd June 2026 Throughtout my healing journey one of the biggest reoccurring themes has been connection to nature. Nature has acted as a safe space for me to learn to regulate and reflect. Today was my first day since moving back to my hometown that my emotions felt overwhelming in a “negative way” ( not negative because of the emotions themselves but due to the behaviour that tends to follow) . It started as grief and then a mixture of anxiety and anger. So, I took a
Katie Barley
7 days ago1 min read


My Therapeutic Journey
Hello, reader my name is Kat. I have recently finished my undergraduate I recently just moved back to small home town in Yorkshire, England after completing an undergraduate degree in psychology and counselling. It is no secret that majority of students within this field have some form of lived experience. My individual therapeutic journey Keeping it as brief as possible to maintain personal and professional boundaries. During my time as a university student I struggled with
Katie Barley
7 days ago2 min read
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